The Black Girl In Om List

﻿These 20 Black women embody our mission fully. and their journeys over the past year illuminate what it means to Root to Rise.

Their signatures below, hand designed by our phenomenal graphic designer Amina Maya, serve as a metaphor for their strong mark on our global community.

Celebrate, affirm, and uplift these phenomenal women with us. Share how you Root To Rise with us by dropping us a line via e-mail, or on social media (#BGIORootToRise) throughout the rest of the year. Tweet us, comment, and share your stories. We just might amplify yours, too!